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Kentucky 4-H
State Teen Council 212 Scovell Hall | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY 40546-0064 | (859) 257-5961
Dear Kentucky 4-H 2018-2019 State Teen Council Member:
The February meeting is quickly approaching and the officers are excited to see everyone again!
We will be working with the Camp Directors, the Kentucky 4-H Foundation and a professional
etiquette trainer this meeting. Come prepared to work together with a positive attitude. We have
created a list below of important things you will need to bring. If you have any questions at all,
please do not hesitate to ask the advisors or the officers. We will see you on February 1-3 at the
Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Leadership Center in Jabez, KY. We will start promptly
on February 1st at 6:30 pm (EST).
THINGS TO BRING:
● STC polo, khakis, and name tag (to be worn all day Saturday)
● Paperwork and Registration Fee ($60)
● Calendar
● Writing utensils, paper and STC binder
● Review Information for Mock Interview or Speech/Demonstration
● Toiletries and personal items (linens are provided by the Leadership Center)
● Snacks to share with the council
● A business professional outfit for the Etiquette Dinner (what one might wear to a religious
service or school ceremony)
● An outfit for the dance (Decades Themed)
● Fundraiser Non-Participation Fee (if applicable)
WHAT DO TO BEFORE:
• By January 19th please submit resume to the link provided below.
• By January 19th please denote who will be bringing you and picking you up from the Lake
Cumberland 4-H Educational Center in the link below.
• Talk to your 4-H Agent to make sure you have done the proper paperwork for them to
register you for the county’s Summit session.
• Talk to your committee to ensure you have done any work necessary to prepare for the
meeting.
SUBMIT REQUESTED INFORMATION THROUGH THIS LINK:
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bNo71pnfd64G57
Kentucky 4-H
State Teen Council 212 Scovell Hall | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY 40546-0064 | (859) 257-5961
Paperwork and Registration:
All paperwork is due to Delaney on the first night of arrival, February1st. But, before the meeting
by January 19th you must complete the survey denoting who will be driving you to and from the
meeting. Along with paperwork, please remember that each State Teen Council Meeting has a $60
registration fee. This pays for a portion of your food and lodging at the Leadership Center. The
remainder of your fee is subsidized by Kentucky Farm Bureau. Please thank your local Farm
Bureau representative for their support!
If you are unable to attend the meeting or need to make arrangements for the registration fee,
contact Delaney by Friday, January 19th. Tardy payments are charged an additional late fee. There
will be NO EXCEPTIONS to the payment policy. Late payments (whether from individual,
county, or agent) will be charged the late fee.
If you must arrive late or be absent from the meeting for any reason, it is required that you send a
short letter explaining your absence. These must be sent at least 48 hours in advance to Delaney at
[email protected]. Please be sure to CC the email to Rachel, at [email protected].
We look forward to a very productive and enjoyable meeting while striving to #ReDefineKY4H!
See you soon!
Sincerely,
Jonna Woodson
Kentucky 4-H President
Walter Steely
Kentucky 4-H Vice President
Delaney Simpson
Kentucky 4-H Secretary
Dylan Gentry
Kentucky 4-H Treasurer
Kentucky 4-H
State Teen Council 212 Scovell Hall | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY 40546-0064 | (859) 257-5961
Hello, Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council Members!
I look forward to the many accomplishments we will make together in 2019! For our February
meeting we will have several visitors to help with facilitator training for Summit and then also
for our Mock Interview Contest. By the generous support of George and Ruth Duncan we will be
completing a professional Etiquette Training. Within your packet you will find the following
materials to help you prepare for the meeting. We will split the new members and returning
members into groups to complete either the mock interview or the resume contest.
1) Mock Interview Rules- New members compete in the Mock Interview Contest. We will
choose a Champion and Reserve Champion for our interview contest. Everyone will wear
their STC uniform, no need to change. You will choose the job you will interview for
from the listed descriptions in this packet. You will report which job you would like to
interview for in the link provided that needs to be completed by January 19th.
2) Resume Contest- You will need to submit your real resume to the link provided by
January 19th. We will have a separate contest for resumes (returning and new members)
and will choose a Champion and a Reserve Champion.
3) Mock Interview Questions- An attachment of questions is within this packet. Be prepared
for at least five of these questions to be asked of you during your interview. The
interviewer will choose these randomly.
4) Mock Interview Rubric- You will find the rubric for mock interview judging within this
packet as well. You can be prepared for what you will be graded on.
5) Resume Rubric- You will find the rubric for resume judging within this packet as well.
You can be prepared for what you will be graded on.
6) Speech/Demonstration Rubric- You will find the rubric for speech/demonstrations within
this packet.
Remember what we have worked on prior to this event! Now, it is time to show off what you’ve
worked hard to accomplish! I am happy to answer any questions you might have! See you soon!
Truly,
Rachel E. Noble, Ed.D.
Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development
Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council 212 Scovell Hall | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY 40546-0064 | (859) 257-5961
(This is a working schedule and subject to change as needed)
Friday, February 1, 2019
5:30 pm Officers Arrive Executive Council Meeting
Officers
6:30 pm Registration Resume Submission
Front Desk and Meeting Room
7:00 pm Meeting Overview Jonna Woodson and Rachel Noble
7:15 pm Committee Meeting #1 Walter Steely, Vice President
7:45 Leadership Board Presentation Natural Resources
Natural Resources Board Presentation
8:15 pm Summit Session Overview Rachel Noble, Advisor
8:55 Business Session #1 ● ?
Dylan Gentry, Treasurer
9:40 pm Council Comrade Time Advisors
10:00 pm Hall Time Advisors
10:30 pm Lights Out Advisors
10:30 pm Executive Meeting Officer Team and Advisors
Saturday, February 2, 2019
7:30 am Wake Up Wear STC Uniform
Jonna Woodson, President
8:00 am Breakfast Arrive by 8:20
8:30 am Committee Chair Meeting Walter Steely, Vice President
8:40 am Summit Leadership Workshop Summit Icebreakers
Evaluation and Public Relation
Committees
9:40 am Business Session #2 ● TC Shirt Decision
Jonna Woodson, President
10:15 am Facilitation Training in Preparation for Summit
4-H Camp Directors
12:00 pm Lunch
12:45 pm Mock Interview and Speeches Rachel Noble, Advisor
3:00 pm Game Changing Communication
4:00 pm Break
4:30 pm Need to Know Networking
5:30 pm Change for Etiquette Dinner
Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council 212 Scovell Hall | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY 40546-0064 | (859) 257-5961
6:00 Dining Etiquette
7:30 Business Session #3 ● June Luncheon Report ● Council Superlatives
Walter Steely Vice President
8:15 pm Change for Dance
8:35 Decades Dance Public Relations Committee
10:00 pm Hall Time Advisors
10:00 pm Officer Candidate Q&A Optional
Officer Team
10:30 pm Lights Out Advisors
11:00 pm Executive Meeting Officer Team
Sunday, February 3, 2019
7:30 am Wake Up Delaney Simpson, Secretary
8:00 am Breakfast Arrive by 8:20
8:40 am District Meeting Walter Steely, Vice President
9:00 am Project Proposal Project Proposal Committee
10:00 am Business Session #4 ● Teen Conference Update
● Secret Pal Reveal ● Nomination of Stage
Managers
Delaney Simpson, Secretary
10:30 am Rachel Cry Time and Closing Remarks
Rachel Noble, Advisor
11:00 am Facility Clean-Up and Check-Out
Important Dates
4-H Summit – Session 1 March 7-9, 2019 4-H Summit – Session 2 March 14-16, 2019 4-H Summit – Session 3 March 21-23, 2019 Officer Applications Due March 30, 2018 UK Ag Field Day April 18, 2019 Officer Candidate Slating April 18-19, 2018 June STC Meeting June 8-10, 2019 State Teen Conference June 10-13, 2019 Special Thanks A special thanks to Kentucky Farm Bureau! They subsidize your meeting registration fee by approximately $75 per person (about $4500 per meeting) to help keep costs reasonable. Please thank your local Farm Bureau representative if you have the chance!! We would also like to thank the Kentucky 4-H Foundation who provide financial and administrative support to ensure the success of 4-H Programs in Kentucky. Without their generous and ongoing commitment to teen programs, we would not be able to grow into a thriving teen council. Please thank them while they are at this meeting or anytime you see them!
KENTUCKY 4-H STATE TEEN COUNCIL: RESERVATION FORM
**Please note that failure to inform of absence by deadline will result in paying the $60.00 fee.**
DATE: Feb 1-3, 2019 SITE: Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp Leadership Center
COST: $60.00 (Payable to Kentucky 4-H Foundation) PAY DEADLINE: 2/1/19 (or late fee)
NAME M/F DISTRICT COUNTY County Use Only: PAID UNPAID Check Number: __________________ Paid by: ________________________
Driving options: Time Site to Meet
I will be driving myself. 6:00 pm EST
Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp
Please bring with you:
Completed Reservation Form
Check payable to Kentucky 4-H Foundation ($60.00)
Additional Items Requested in Officer Letter
INSURANCE: We no longer purchase insurance for primary coverage. Your parents insurance will be primary in all instances. However, if you have a deductible that has not been met or have a co-pay policy our insurance will cover your out-of-pocket expense. This will only cover direct travel to and direct travel from the meeting. It does not cover anyone leaving a State Teen Council meeting to go participate in any other school, church, community or other 4-H activity, meeting or function nor when returning to a Council meeting from any of these.
I know I am responsible for complying with the Code of Conduct of the Council, including the time that I am to be in my assigned room each evening, and abiding by the rules of the meeting facility. I accept these responsibilities and pledge support for them. My parent or guardian is aware of these and has signed below to indicate knowledge about and support of these.
STC Date:
Parent/Guardian
Date:
It is preferred that you bring this form, payment and associated paperwork to the meeting.
SUBMIT REQUESTED INFORMATION THROUGH THIS LINK:
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bNo71pnfd64G57
Total 5's: ___ X5 = ____
Total 4's: ___ X4 = ____
Total 3's: ___ X3 = ____
Total 2's: ___ X2 = ____
Total 1's: ___ X1 = ____
GRAND TOTAL: 20 = ____
4-H Speech Score Sheet
NAME: __________________________________COUNTY: _____________________________ AGE: _____
CATEGORY: _____________________________ TITLE: _______________________________________
*NOTE TO JUDGES: Constructive comments are helpful to participants. Please make positive, helpful comments in space provided.
SCORING: 5-4 ABOVE AVERAGE, 3-2 AVERAGE, 1NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
APPEARANCE:
1. Neat, well-groomed, dressed appropriately.
*costumes are NOT permitted
SCORES
5 4 3 2 1
COMMENTS
AUDIBILITY:
1. Pitch, volume, speed, tone, rhythm. 5 4 3 2 1
COMMENTS
2. Clear pronunciation. 5 4 3 2 1
3. Clearly heard and easy to understand. 5 4 3 2 1
4. Enthusiastic, personality shows through. 5 4 3 2 1
5. Speaker captures and retains audience
attention.5 4 3 2 1
EYE CONTACT AND POISE:
1. Eye contact with audience. 5 4 3 2 1
COMMENTS
2. Gestures natural (contribute to talk). 5 4 3 2 1
3. Posture (erect but not stiff). 5 4 3 2 1
4. Body language exhibited by contestant
desirable.5 4 3 2 1
5. Effective use of notes (if used; displays
confidence & composure).5 4 3 2 1
ORGANIZATION OF MATERIAL:
1. Introduction gets audience attention &
introduces subject.5 4 3 2 1
COMMENTS
2. Main points organized. 5 4 3 2 1
3. Flow of speech (smooth with no unnecessary
pauses).5 4 3 2 1
4. Conclusion (short, interesting and final). 5 4 3 2 1
GENERAL: (25 POINTS MAX.)
1. Originality. 5 4 3 2 1
COMMENTS
2. Use of correct grammar and vocabulary. 5 4 3 2 1
3. Information age appropriate. 5 4 3 2 1
4. Speaker understands the content of the speech. 5 4 3 2 1
5. Subject matter accurate and up-to-date. 5 4 3 2 1
SCORE: TIME: TIME PENALTY: -3 IF OVER/UNDER FINAL SCORE:
TIME: SENIOR:5-7 min; JUNIOR: 3-5 min. Participants going over/under time will be assessed a one-time penalty of 3
points from the final, averaged score and WILL BE ELIGIBLE for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd placing
SCORING: RIBBONS:
BLUE 100 - 80 _____ BLUE
RED 60-79 _____RED
WHITE 59 AND BELOW _____WHITE
PLACE: CHAMPION 1St 2ND 3RD
JUDGES SIGNATURE: _________________________________ DATE: _________________________________
Total 5's: ___ X5 = ____
Total 4's: ___ X4 = ____
Total 3's: ___ X3 = ____
Total 2's: ___ X2 = ____
Total 1's: ___ X1 = ____
GRAND TOTAL: 20 = ____
4-H Demonstration Score Sheet
NAME: __________________________________COUNTY: _____________________________ AGE: _____
CATEGORY: _____________________________ TITLE: _______________________________________
*NOTE TO JUDGES: Constructive comments are helpful to participants. Please make positive, helpful comments in space provided.
SCORING: 5-4 ABOVE AVERAGE, 3-2 AVERAGE, 1NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
DEMONSTRATOR:
1. Neat, well-groomed, dressed appropriately. SCORES 5 4 3 2 1
COMMENTS
2. Posture (erect but not stiff). 5 4 3 2 1
3. Gestures natural (contribute to talk). 5 4 3 2 1
4. Eye contact with audience.
*costumes are allowed 5 4 3 2 1
PRESENTATION:
1. Introduction interesting and gives purpose.
5 4 3 2 1
COMMENTS
2. Posters appealing, neat and readable. 5 4 3 2 1
3. Steps well organized. 5 4 3 2 1
4. Demonstrator skilled in working with equipment. 5 4 3 2 1
5. Suitable equipment and proper techniques used. 5 4 3 2 1
6. Procedures easy to view by audience. 5 4 3 2 1
7. Effective use of notes (if used; displays
confidence & composure). 5 4 3 2 1
8. Display finished product, offer sample to judges or
show that the exhibit works. 5 4 3 2 1
9. Conclusion (short, interesting and reviews main
points, asks for questions).
5 4 3 2 1
AUDIBILITY:
1. Clearly heard and easy to understand.
5 4 3 2 1 COMMENTS
2. Voice expressive. 5 4 3 2 1
3. Talking while working (no dead silent moments,
unless equipment is running)
5 4 3 2 1
GENERAL:
1. Originality.
5 4 3 2 1
COMMENTS
2. Use of correct grammar and vocabulary. 5 4 3 2 1
3. Information age appropriate. 5 4 3 2 1
4. Subject matter accurate and up-to-date.
5 4 3 2 1
SCORE: TIME: TIME PENALTY: -3 IF OVER/UNDER TOTAL SCORE:
TIME: 5-15 minutes. Participants going over/under time will be assessed a one-time penalty of 3 points from the final,
averaged score and WILL BE ELIGIBLE for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd placing
SCORING: RIBBONS:
BLUE 100 - 80 _____ BLUE
RED 60-79 _____RED
WHITE 59 AND BELOW _____WHITE
PLACE: CHAMPION 1St 2ND 3RD
JUDGES SIGNATURE: _________________________________ DATE: _________________________________
Kentucky 4-H Communications Program Mock Job Interview Contest Rules
What is a Mock Job Interview Contest? The Mock Job Interview Contest is a Public Speaking contest that gives members an opportunity to practice the real-life skill of applying for a job. The contest involves a set of fictitious Job Descriptions for senior 4-Her’s that the members can go through the process of applying for. To enter the Mock Job Interview Contest the member must:
• Pick one of the four job descriptions for a job the member feels qualified for and interested in from the list below.
• Develop a resume of their real-life education and experiences that they feel make them a
good candidate for that job selected. Bring this resume with you to the mock job interview (For confidentiality purposes, please do not put your actual address or phone number on resume.)
• Prepare for the interview.
• Participate in an actual interview where they are judged on all of the key elements in the process.
Members are encouraged to review the interview tips and resume writing ideas and supporting materials provided in the Kentucky 4-H Communications Expressive Arts Core Curriculum: The Perfect Fit Level 3. Categories:
• 14-15 age category • 16-18 age category
Eligibility: Senior 4-H member may participate in the 4-H Mock Job Interview Contest. Senior 4-H members are youth ages 14-18. All ages are as of January 1 of the current 4-H year. Two winners per district per age category (exception District 3, which may have 3) may move on to the State Communications Day Mock Job Interview Contest. Resources: The Perfect Fit, Level 3 http://new.4-hcurriculum.org/projects/communications/ Job Descriptions: Vet Technician Coffee Bar Attendant Photographer Retail Sales Associate
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Position: Vet Technician Position Overview The Bluegrass Veterinarian Clinic is seeking a vet technician for their office. Duties would include taking care of overnight animal patients, assisting the veterinarian, checking in animals and updating records. Other duties would include assistance with billing and payments. Technician would also be responsible for communicating to the pet owners about special opportunities or vaccination drives. Essential Job Functions • Take care of animal patients • Assist the veterinarian • Update animal records with weight, addresses, etc. • Assist with billing and payments • Communicate with owners about vaccination drives and special opportunities Other Necessary Skills • Disease Prevention • Problem Solving • Communications • Keeping Records • Concern for Others Position: Coffee Bar Attendant Position Overview Bright Starts Café is seeking a motivated and friendly individual to work the coffee bar. No previous food service experience is necessary. Position’s duties would include brewing and preparing coffee drinks for customers, and serving breakfast food. Friendly and helpful service is a must. Attendant would also assist in making signs for coffee specials. Attendant would assist in the inventory and ordering of products. Essential Job Functions • Brewing and making coffee drinks • Serving breakfast food • Providing excellent customer service • Assisting in making signs and displays • Assisting in inventory and ordering Other Necessary Skills • Teamwork • Social Skills • Problem Solving • Self-Responsibility • Keeping Records
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Position: Photographer Position Overview New Vision Photography provides excellent service to cover some of life’s special moments. This position of photographer would cover general photography, birthdays, and sports photos. Training will be provided to a novice photographer. Duties would include setting appointments, shooting photo shots, and assisting in the photo shop. These would generally include assisting customers with package deals, showing proofs, deciding photo backgrounds and payment or orders. Some special projects may be assigned by manager. Essential Job Functions • Set up appointments with customers • Assist customers in selecting backdrops for photos • Take photos (general, sports, birthdays) • Assist customers with proofs • Work with customers on package deals and payment Other Necessary Skills • Self-Responsibility • Problem Solving • Social Skills • Team Player • Planning and Organizing Position: Retail Sales Associate Position Overview In Town Closet is seeking a motivated and friendly individual to assist customers with purchases. No previous experience is necessary. Position’s duties would include assisting customers on the floor, restocking inventory, and manning the cash register. Friendly and helpful service is a must. Essential Job Functions • Providing excellent customer service • Assisting with displays • Assisting in inventory Other Necessary Skills • Teamwork • Social Skills • Problem Solving • Self-Responsibility • Computer skills
Kentucky 4-H Communications Program Mock Job Interview
County and District Interview Questions Please choose 7-10 questions for the interviews. You may also add your own if you choose.
1. Tell me about yourself. 2. What do you want to do after high school? 3. Do you have any volunteer experience? 4. Do you have any work experience? 5. Why did you choose this position? 6. When did you know you wanted this position? 7. What are your career goals? 8. How do you plan to achieve these goals? 9. What is your definition of success? 10. Describe a situation in which you were successful? 11. What do you think it takes to be successful in this position? 12. What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? 13. Would you rather work with information or people? 14. Are you a team player? 15. What motivates you? 16. Why should I hire you? 17. Are you a goal oriented person? 18. Tell me about a recent goal and what you did to achieve them. 19. What are your short-term goals? 20. What is a long term goal you have? 21. What do you see yourself doing in five years? 22. Where do you want to be ten years from now? 23. Do you handle conflict well? Give an example. 24. Have you had a conflict with a classmate or fellow 4-H member? How did you resolve it? 25. What major problem have you had to deal with recently? 26. Do you handle pressure well? 27. What is your greatest strength? 28. What is your greatest weakness? 29. If I were to ask one of your teachers to describe you, what would he or she say? 30. Why did you join 4-H? 31. What changes would you make to Kentucky 4-H? 32. What are your favorite classes in school? Please tell why. 33. Do you prefer working alone or as a team? 34. How much training do you think you will need to become a productive employee? 35. What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have? 36. Why do you want to work in the ______________ industry? 37. What do you know about our company? 38. Why are you interested in this position? 39. What qualities do you have that would make you a good fit for the position? 40. Describe a recent leadership experience.
Mock Interview Scoring Participant Name: ______________________________
County: ____________ Age: ________
Please circle the response that most closely represents your feelings about each component of the interview.
1= the lowest score, strongly disagree, or low understanding 3= neutral, mediocre, or just ok 5=the highest score, strongly agree, or high understanding Notes:
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 Eye contact 1 2 3 4 5 Hand Shake 1 2 3 4 5 Confidence 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance 1 2 3 4 5 Gestures 1 2 3 4 5 Voice Level 1 2 3 4 5 Posture 1 2 3 4 5 Discussed Strengths 1 2 3 4 5 Discussed Growth 1 2 3 4 5 Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5 Grammar 1 2 3 4 5 Vocabulary 1 2 3 4 5 Enunciation 1 2 3 4 5 Knowledge of Position 1 2 3 4 5 Organized Answers 1 2 3 4 5 Persuasiveness 1 2 3 4 5 Experience 1 2 3 4 5 Closing 1 2 3 4 5 Resume 1 2 3 4 5 Total points: ________ Ribbon Color: __________ Blue: 100-80 Red: 79-60 White: 59-below
Circle One Blue Ribbon: 90-100 Pts Red Ribbon: 79-89 Pts White Ribbon: Below 79 Pts
Kentucky 4-H Resume (100 points) SCORING RUBRIC
Below is a rubric that describes how the 4-H Resume Project will be scored by using four levels of quality from excellent to below average.
You WILL NOT BE SCORED on the amount or type of experiences you have had. You will be scored on the following seven areas.
EXCELLENT
(100-90pts)
ABOVE AVERAGE
(89-79pts)
AVERAGE
(78-68pts)
BELOW AVERAGE (67- pts)
❑ Fills one page without
overcrowding.
❑ Page margins are balanced and
appropriate.
❑ Font style is consistent and
professional.
❑ Font size is readable.
❑ When printed, uses quality
paper/printing.
❑ Consistent use of special
characters and styles (ex. periods,
bold lettering, all CAPS, italics,
indentions, etc.)
❑ Contains uneven white space or
does not fill up the page.
❑ Font styles are acceptable.
❑ Font size is inappropriate.
❑ There is some inconsistency in the
use of special characters and
styles, specifically.
❑ Uses unnecessary graphic
elements.
❑ Has obvious unused “white” space,
or is too long.
❑ Fonts are distracting or they are not
easy to read.
❑ There is a lot of inconsistency in the
use of special characters and styles,
specifically
❑ Has significant unused “white”
space (more than ½ page).
❑ Page margins are uneven
and awkward.
❑ More than four font styles are used.
❑ Font size is too large or too small.
❑ Inconsistent use of special
characters or styles include:
-0 points -2 points -4 points -6 points
❑ Uses reverse chronological order
when listing items.
❑ Uses headings that showcase the
writer’s strengths while matching
the job requirements.
❑ Most important items are listed on
the top half of the resume.
❑ Highlights key ideas with bolding
and bullets.
❑ Listing items in reverse
chronological order is inconsistent.
❑ Headings accurately reflect
contents of the categories.
❑ Important items are spread
throughout the resume.
❑ Key ideas/skills are not highlighted.
❑ Several lists are not in chronological
order.
❑ Headings are acceptable for each
category, but may not accurately
reflect content.
❑ Does not appear to have been
organized for a specific reader.
❑ Difficult to identify key ideas and
skills.
❑ Experiences and listings are not
organized well and information
is difficult to find.
❑ Headings do not accurately
represent category
contents.
❑ Key ideas/skills are not identifiable.
-0 points -1 points -2 points -3 points
❑ Header contains name, street
address, city, state, zip, phone
number, and a professional email
address (if applicable).
❑ There is no hyperlink in the email.
❑ Name stands out.
❑ May include a line or other minor
graphic to set heading apart from
the rest of the resume.
❑ Header is missing one of the
following: name, address, city,
state, zip, or phone number.
❑ Name does not stand out.
❑ Header is missing two or more of
the following: name, address, city,
state, zip, or phone number.
❑ Email has hyperlink.
❑ Crucial information is missing
from the header.
❑ Includes the word “Resume”
❑ Contains personal information
not necessary in a resume.
-0 points -1 points -2 points -3 points
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❑ The objective or summary
describes a specific short-term
career goal.
❑ May also contain additional
information about the author’s skills.
❑ The objective or summary vaguely
describes a short-term career goal.
❑ The objective or summary
describes a long-term career goal.
❑ If it contains information about
author’s skills it is vague or not
relevant.
❑ The objective or summary provides
the reader with little understanding
of writer’s goals.
❑ The resume contains no objective
or summary.
-0 points -2 points -4 points -6 points
❑ Includes r e l e v a n t
education.
❑ Official degree name is listed (if applicable).
❑ Option and/or minor is included
when applicable.
❑ Name of the institution and location
(City, State) is included.
❑ Date degree is received or
anticipated is included (if
applicable).
❑ GPA is listed
❑ May include study abroad,
academic honors, or other related
information.
❑ One of the following is not accurate:
name of degree, option, minor,
institution, location, or date.
❑ GPA is not listed.
❑ Two or more of the following is not
accurate: name of degree, option,
minor, institution, location, or date.
❑ Section is not included or crucial
information is missing.
-0 points -1 points -2 points -3 points
❑ Resume includes a minimum of two
experiences with 2 or 3 bulleted skill
descriptions each.
❑ Skill descriptions begin with action
verbs and clearly define skill
development.
❑ Experience listing(s) contain
contextual information consisting of:
(1) position/title, (2) organization,
(3) location (city, state), and (4)
dates.
❑ Appropriate verb tense is used.
❑ Only includes one experience or
experiences have only one skill
description for each.
❑ Skill descriptions begin with action
verbs but do not contain many
details or do not clearly define the
writer’s skills.
❑ Experience listing(s) do not contain
one of the following: contextual
information consisting of: (1)
position/title, (2) organization, (3)
location (city, state), and (4) dates.
❑ Verb tense is inconsistent.
❑ May contain terms like “duties
included” and “responsibilities
included”.
❑ Contains limited skill descriptions.
❑ Action verbs are not consistently
used in skill descriptions.
❑ Contains incomplete listing(s) of
experience.
❑ Verb tense is not consistent and
inappropriate.
❑ Does not contain skill description.
❑ No action verbs are used.
❑ Uses only category listings to
communicate what the reader can
do.
-0 points -2 points -4 points -6 points
❑ Personal pronouns are not used.
❑ There are NO spelling errors.
❑ Abbreviations are not used unless
necessary.
❑ Correct grammar is used.
❑ Some abbreviations are used but
not necessary.
❑ Contains minor grammar or spelling
errors.
❑ Personal pronouns are used.
❑ There are more than one spelling
errors.
❑ There is a pattern of grammatical
errors.
❑ There are several grammar and
spelling errors.
❑ Abbreviations used are
unrecognizable and/or are
unnecessary.
-0 points -2 points -4 points -6 points
Adapted from Oklahoma State University, EDUC 1111.
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